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新入り

shiniri
noun★Beginner— newcomer
general

A person who has recently joined a group, organization, or workplace.

新入りの社員はまだ慣れていないようだ。

The new employee doesn't seem to be used to it yet.

💡

Often used in workplaces, schools, or clubs to refer to someone who has recently joined.

Collocations

新入りのnew新入り社員new employee

Synonyms

新人初心者新参者

Antonyms

ベテラン古参古株

💡Pro Tip

Usage in Workplaces

In Japanese workplaces, '新入り' is often used to refer to new employees, especially in the first few months.

📖Word Origin

Combination of 新 (shin, new) and 入り (iri, entry).

📝Usage Notes

Commonly used in both formal and informal contexts to refer to someone who has recently joined a group.

Word Breakdown

新
new
root
+
入り
entry
root
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